Non-Teaching Head of Year

Non- Teaching Head of Year

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Ark Alexandra Academy, Hastings, East Sussex

Salary: Ark Outside London Support Scale 9, Pay Points 25-32: £35,234 to £41,510

Actual starting salary: £35,234 - this does not include the cost-of-living increase awarded by the Government for 2025-26

Hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm, 40 hours per week, term time only plus 2 extra weeks to be worked in the school holidays (41 weeks per year)

Contract: Fixed Term until 23 April 2027 - in order to cover the leave of the substantive post holder

Closing date: 11:59pm on 05 November 2025

The school reserves the right to close this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated person to join our non-teaching Head of Year pastoral team on a fixed term contract. The successful candidate be paid the full-time salary for working 8.00am – 5.00pm, 40 hours per week, for 41 weeks of the year.

As a Head of Year, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring outstanding standards of behaviour, attendance and the emotional wellbeing of all students in your year group.  You will lead the culture and ethos of the academy in order that it is embedded in our students’ attitudes and behaviours. You will lead and implement programmes and events to develop the students’ self-regulation and emotional resilience. You will be unrelenting in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, with a great education and real choices in life.

Our standards are high, and we need someone who can be a team player and flexible when supporting other colleagues with the ability to be resilient, calm and professional under pressure.

For more information, please read the job description and person specification available for download from the application website.

As the ideal candidate you will:

• Have a proven track record of providing excellent pastoral support
• Be adaptable, organised and able to work on your own initiative
• Have experience leading excellent student attendance and behaviour (desirable)
• Be able to interpret data to inform student progress
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
• Be able to take ownership of tasks and complete to a high standard
• Be able to devise, implement and evaluate a variety of student programmes
• Have experience of effectively leading a team of tutors (desirable)

How to apply:

Please click 'apply' on the website you are visiting or visit https://arkalexandra.org/jobs/vacancies to complete an online application form.

Please note: we are unable to accept applications via CV. We will also be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly encouraged.

If you have any questions about the role, please email [email protected]

If you’re interested in further information about our school, please visit our website – www.arkalexandra.org 

•  Salary higher than the national pay scales  
• Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education  
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school  
• A friendly but professional working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as the NPQML and NPQSL  
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network
• Unique opportunities for growth and development
• Access to Ark Rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers

We are committed to creating one of the top performing schools in the UK, right here in Hastings.  

Ark Alexandra Academy is a popular secondary operating a ‘One School, Two Campus’ model since September 2024, offering unique opportunities for professional growth and development for our staff, and a more bespoke and supportive learning environment for our students.

The school is on a rapid journey of improvement, driven by a traditional, evidence-based approach and a culture of high expectations, which was reflected in a significant uplift in GCSE results for 2025. Highlights include:

• 65% of students achieved a 4+ in English and maths
• A record 13% increase in students passing English and Maths
• Disadvantaged students and those with SEND saw an even greater pass rate in English and Maths of 16% and 17% respectively
• Indicative Progress 8 score has increased from –0.8 (2024) to +0.1 (2025), representing one of the biggest turnarounds in the UK

We uphold traditional values of discipline, courtesy and respect, and are a strict no mobile phone school, ensuring a calm and purposeful learning environment where students are ready to learn.  

As part of the Ark network, Ark Alexandra Academy has access to the dedicated support of a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels and a developing programme for support staff. In addition, the school is part of the Hastings DfE Education Investment Area giving an increased focus on the region, potential funding, and genuine opportunities for collaboration between schools.

Join us on this exciting journey to transform education in Hastings.

Visit arkalexandra.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.